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The Pathologist / Issues / 2026 / February / The Next Generation of Newborn Screening
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The Next Generation of Newborn Screening

New review explores how next-generation sequencing could enhance early disease detection in newborns

02/12/2026 News 2 min read
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Top Institutions in Genomic Newborn Screening

Institutions leading in genomic newborn screening combine expertise in clinical genetics, molecular diagnostics, bioinformatics, and newborn screening program implementation, often conducting large-scale pilot studies and developing rapid sequencing pipelines to optimize turnaround times and variant interpretation.

  • #1

    Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Philadelphia, PA

    CHOP is a pioneer in pediatric genomic medicine and has led multiple large-scale studies integrating genomic sequencing into newborn screening, with robust bioinformatics infrastructure and clinical follow-up programs.

    Key Differentiators

    • Genetics
    • Newborn Screening
    • Pediatric Genomics
  • #2

    University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Benioff Children's Hospital

    San Francisco, CA

    UCSF has extensive expertise in genomic medicine and has implemented pilot programs for genomic newborn screening, focusing on integrating sequencing with existing biochemical screening workflows.

    Key Differentiators

    • Genomic Medicine
    • Newborn Screening
    • Pediatric Genetics
  • #3

    Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine

    San Diego, CA

    Known for pioneering rapid whole-genome sequencing in critically ill newborns, Rady Children's Institute has demonstrated the clinical utility of genomic approaches in neonatal intensive care settings.

    Key Differentiators

    • Rapid Genomic Sequencing
    • Newborn Screening
    • Pediatric Genomics
  • #4

    Boston Children's Hospital

    Boston, MA

    Boston Children's has a strong clinical genetics program and participates in research on expanding newborn screening through genomic technologies, with emphasis on variant interpretation and clinical integration.

    Key Differentiators

    • Pediatric Genetics
    • Newborn Screening
    • Genomic Medicine
  • #5

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, OH

    Nationwide Children's is a leader in newborn screening research and has integrated genomic sequencing approaches into their screening programs, focusing on expanding detection of treatable genetic disorders.

    Key Differentiators

    • Newborn Screening
    • Genomic Medicine
    • Pediatric Genetics

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